Sorting Out the Web - Approaches to Subject Access (Hardcover)

Search engines, subject gateways, descriptive metadata, Web cataloging--everyone is looking for ways to support information discovery and retrieval on the Internet. To become full partners in new digital access ventures, library and information professionals need to be familar with effective tools and stategies, and need to make decisions about what is appropriate for different resources, settings and communities. This book takes a look at what has been done in providing subject access to networked resources, and what is around the corner. Accompanies by ample illustrations and complementary online material, topics include: Metadata, as a potentiator of subject description; classification schemes and directories; alphabetical subject engines in all their variety; and trends in subject decription and access. A book directed to information professional, educators, and students involved in Web design, cataloging, indexing, reference, and information retrieval.

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Contemporary Studies in Information Management, Policies, and Services
Release date:	March 2001
First published:	March 2001
Authors:	Candy Schwartz
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	184
ISBN-13:	978-1-56750-518-4
Categories:	Books > Computing & IT > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Automation of library & information processes Promotions
LSN:	1-56750-518-X
Barcode:	9781567505184

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